At a glance

Folly Cottage is a gorgeous cottage tucked away in a quiet mews in Penzance. Perfect for couples or a small family. Located over three floors, this cute cottage has been lovingly renovated to ensure your stay is warm, comfortable and unforgettable.

Stay at Folly Cottage and you are just under a minutes' walk from the beautiful sub tropical Morrab Gardens and Penzance seafront promenade. The recently restored Art Deco lido, Jubilee Pool, is a further minute's stroll along the promenade towards the harbour and is open daily in the summer for bathing. Penzance is full of lovely independent shops, antique shops and galleries, perfect to spend your days mooching around. Penzance is also home to a wonderful assortment of great cafes, pubs and restaurants.

Bedroom 1

Family bathroom

Bedroom 2

Outside area

Additional information

bedroom two is not suitable for children under 8 due to the open staircase and velux windows, children must be supervised at all times, WiFi, short breaks available.

Very nice, modern and comfortable cottage. Ideally located and excellent starting point for many excursions. The complimentary cream tea was the icing on the cake after a long drive.

Mrs DaheuilléJuly 2018

Folly Cottage is situated in a perfect location, very close to the sea yet one road back from it so that peace and quiet is assured. The only 'noise' is that of seagulls, but they eventually retire for the night.
We arrived to find the owner had left scones and clotted cream as a welcome treat (which were enjoyed immediately)!
The Cottage has three floors; the attic room was perfect for storing our luggage.
Three televisions, two large ones in the living area and bedroom and one in the kitchen.
The kitchen was well equipped with a plentiful supply of crockery, everything one could possibly need. Fridge, freezer, microwave. A pint of milk and teabags were provided to start us off.
We appreciated the folder that gave us comprehensive information about the cottage and its workings.
The master bedroom was spacious with a wonderfully comfortable double bed.
The bathroom was large and of a high standard; a walk in shower that was a joy to use and a free standing bath.
We really enjoyed staying at Folly Cottage and we genuinely miss it.
Thank you to the owner and to Aspects Holidays for looking after us.
With appreciation,
Adam and Kirsten.

Penzance

On a sunny day, St. Michael’s Mount, Mount's Bay and Penzance seafront might be mistaken for the Mediterranean. Sitting in the corner of a sheltered and attractive bay, the town has been a popular resort since the Napoleonic wars when the wealthier English people were cut off from the continent and searched closer to home for fresh air and the newly-discovered benefits of sea-bathing. The temperature in Penzance is always a little warmer than elsewhere; sub-tropical plants grow well in Morrab Gardens and in the gardens on St. Michael’s Mount.

Penzance Holidays

Penzance is great for short breaks out of season and there are many boating trips from the harbour that will take you to explore the West Coast from the sea. Due to its excellent road and rail links, holidays in Penzance offer something for everyone; beaches, rock pools, coastal path walking, National Trust and English Heritage sites, restaurants and galleries. The town has plenty of car parks that offer a weekly stay from £30.

Penzance has secret treats; if you take the time to explore. For a start it’s a good town for walking. The very best way to see Penzance is by the alleys and walkways, the through-lanes from here to there. Take a day to explore the town this way and you will discover its beautiful parks, its Regency and Georgian architecture.

Penzance: 'Montpelier' of Cornwall

The oldest part of town is the quayside at Penzance’s Inner Harbour. The Dry Dock, Quay Street, Battery Rocks. The original promenade was built in 1844.

You can walk Penzance Promenade from Battery Rocks to Wherrytown, where there is one of two Penzance skateparks. From Wherrytown, keep to the seafront across Newlyn Green and you are in Newlyn. In all a 30 minute stroll, depending how long Jnr. wants to spend skateboarding. There is also a proper-job boating pool at Wherrytown for sailing those radio-controlled (and sail-driven) boats that just don’t get anywhere in the bath at home.

The arrival of the railway in 1852 made the ‘Montpelier of England’ (John Betjeman 1964 Shell Guide) even more accessible.

Many interesting boats visit Mounts Bay, from the surreal floating yacht-hotels to mighty ships like the four-masted windjammer, Kruzenshtern. There is a Sailing Club and The Mounts Bay Lugger Association which, as its name suggests, celebrates the beauty of the Cornish Lugger, a traditional fishing boat.

Penzance has two harbour-side pubs: The Dock Inn and The Dolphin. The Dolphin is reputedly the first place in Britain where tobacco was smoked and the hanging judge, Judge Jefferies, is reputed to have held court here in the 1700s after the Monmouth Rebellion.

Things to do near Penzance

Stay self catering in Penzance and you’re perfectly situated to explore the surrounding towns and villages with their own individual characters. Literally minutes from Penzance is the fishing port of Newlyn whilst a little further on you’ll find the quaint village of Mousehole with its harbourside bistro and community atmosphere. Take a stroll along the coast to Marazion beach or venture in the opposite direction to the beautiful Lamorna Cove. For more ideas, check out our blog post on Days out around Penzance.

Things to do in Penzance

The Jubilee PoolThis beautiful art-deco open-air bathing pool is the UK’s largest seawater lido. There is also an excellent cafe. The pool opens from the end of May until September. Even in winter, some hardy year-round swimmers use battery rocks (just north of Jubilee Pool) for their daily dip!

Morrab GardenA sub-tropical garden with Victorian fountains and a band-stand, which still plays host to concerts in the summer. The Morrab Library sits in the gardens and is an absolute joy. The photographic archives and collections are wonderful.

Penlee ParkFull of tress and squirrels, there is a specific dog-free and child-friendly play-park within the park. Penzance Tennis Club abuts the park and Penlee House Art Gallery & Museum (with excellent cafe) sits opposite the Penlee open-air theatre and is home to a large collection of Newlyn School paintings.

Shopping in PenzanceMarket Jew Street is the main high street and like all high streets, it is in the process of adapting to new out of town shopping habits. However not all town centres have the beautiful granite terrace and arcade steps, the iron railings; or retain the architecture of previous generations above the modern shop frontages. There are many Georgian and early Victorian facades just above eye-level in Penzance.

Causewayhead leads up from the town centre. A pedestrianised street, this is Penzance's third main retail street. Half way up is the Savoy cinema, said to be the oldest continually running cinema in the British Isles.

Eating outPenzance self catering holidays are perfect; Chapel Street leads up from the harbour to the town centre where you will find a range of restaurants and pubs as well as independent shops and houses of historic interest and importance. Lavenders Deli on Alverton Street is perfect for stocking up on treats for your holiday cottage. Check out our blog on places to eat in Marazion for ideas on where to refuel during your self catering holiday in Penzance. Or if you fancy a restaurant with spectacular views, The Bay in Penzance is the place to go. Read more on our blog: Restaurants with the best views in West Cornwall.

Mousehole Christmas Lights

Possibly the most well-known and popular Christmas Lights in the county, Moushole combines stunning displays against the backdrop of their gorgeous Cornish fishing harbour to bring real festive magic to all who visit at this special time of year.

Tom Bawcock's Eve, Mousehole

The tradition of Tom Bawcock comes from the feast or famine lifestyle of Cornwall. The story goes that it was just before Christmas; there had been no fish for weeks, the boats couldn’t get out into the raging storm, the village was starving. One man, Tom Bawcock, dared to take his boat out of the harbour’s safety. He returned with enough fish to make fish pie for the whole village.

Today, a festival takes place each year to celebrate Tom Bawcock's bravery. During the festival, Star Gazey pies are eaten in memory of this famous event.

St Ives Feast Day

Held on the anniversary of the consecration of the Parish Church of St Eia in 1434 AD, Feast Day offers visitors to witness - and even join in with - some centuries-old traditions. A morning precesison led by the Mayor to bless the Well of St Eia. Following this, the Mayor will 'Hurls the Silver Ball' into a crowd of children who assemble on the beach below. The one who returns the ball to the Guildhall steps by midday receives a silver coin. In the afternoon the Mayor then throw pennies from the balcony of the Guildhall for children to collect.

Porthleven Food & Music Festival

The small Cornish fishing village of Porthleven hosts its annual Food & Music Festival every April and encorporates street performers, a range of local produce, Samba dancing, theatre, beer marquees, hip-hop dancers, fireworks, Cornish singing & much, much mmore...the list is endless!

St Ives Food & Drink Festival

Golowan Festival - Penzance

Golowan Festival is an annual community arts event that celebrates local culture and the social and natural environment. 'Mazey Day' takes place on the Saturday of the festival and guarantees to be a very colourful affair!

St Ives Bay Helicopter Tours

For two weeks only, Adventure 001, supporters of Cornwall Air Ambulance, will be bringing their helicopter experiences to St Ives! Choose from a 6 minute flight from £35 to a 30 minute flight from £96 and take in the incredible views across St Ives bay and beyond!

Hayle Fest

Newlyn Fish Festival

Newlyn Fish Festival is the biggest and best of its kind in the UK. Taste some of the finest seafood on offer and enjoy cookery demonstrations, live music and arts and crafts. Local fishmongers take part in the The Cornish fishmonger of the year competition and the popular 'Fishy Trail' is perfect to keep the kids entertained.

Penzance Literary Festival

Popular with visitors and locals alike, this exciting festival celebrates everything literary, including spoken, written, recited and sung word. Take part in the reading and writing discussions and activities and enjoy the many performances.

What our guests say...

We love hearing about our guests’ experiences, and we know how important honest reviews are when it comes to booking your holiday. To help you choose the right property for you, we publish all reviews left by guests who have stayed here in the past, with the few exceptions stated in our Review Guidelines.

Very nice, modern and comfortable cottage. Ideally located and excellent starting point for many excursions. The complimentary cream tea was the icing on the cake after a long drive.

Mrs DaheuilléJuly 2018

Folly Cottage is situated in a perfect location, very close to the sea yet one road back from it so that peace and quiet is assured. The only 'noise' is that of seagulls, but they eventually retire for the night.
We arrived to find the owner had left scones and clotted cream as a welcome treat (which were enjoyed immediately)!
The Cottage has three floors; the attic room was perfect for storing our luggage.
Three televisions, two large ones in the living area and bedroom and one in the kitchen.
The kitchen was well equipped with a plentiful supply of crockery, everything one could possibly need. Fridge, freezer, microwave. A pint of milk and teabags were provided to start us off.
We appreciated the folder that gave us comprehensive information about the cottage and its workings.
The master bedroom was spacious with a wonderfully comfortable double bed.
The bathroom was large and of a high standard; a walk in shower that was a joy to use and a free standing bath.
We really enjoyed staying at Folly Cottage and we genuinely miss it.
Thank you to the owner and to Aspects Holidays for looking after us.
With appreciation,
Adam and Kirsten.

Mr. WellerJune 2018

Very well presented,decor,furnishings and appliances. Very cosy. Enjoyable stay

Mr LaingDecember 2017

We had a lovely stay at Folly Cottage. The property is refurbished to a very high standard and has everything you could possibly need to enhance your stay. Despite being one road back from the sea front and main road, the location is extremely peaceful and the only thing we were aware of were the seagulls first thing in the morning; we could think of worse things to wake to!

Folly Cottage is within easy walking distance of both Penzance and Newlyn and there are endless, beautiful places to explore further afield by car. There is no parking at Folly Cottage but there is a long stay car park near by, however, we found that parking along the sea front is free and unrestricted.

Aspect Holidays were a pleasure to deal with and we have no hesitation in recommending Folly Cottage as an excellent holiday home. Enjoy!